• I will not obey my sin,
    despite the good coercion.
    I will not give into the things of this world,
    I will not give into perversion.

    It makes me bleed, it beats me down,
    with both the thorn and briar.
    I won't compromise my spirit, I won't sell my soul,
    even if it lifts my flesh higher.

    I drown my sorrows,
    in the rivers of blame.
    I cry out to Jesus,
    to hush my shame.

    My own condemnation covers me,
    like a heavy damp quilt.
    Jesus, please save me,
    from drowning in my guilt.

    Save me o' Lord,
    fill me with your breath.
    Save me o' Lord,
    resurrect me from death.